Reject the right's mean-spirited, un-American agenda

America was a generous country employing social programs developed by FDR, Kennedy and Johnson, even declaring a war on poverty.

But 30 years ago, we changed direction. We elected a group whose policy was to take better care of the comfortable middle class — us — while reducing aid to the struggling working class. "Greed is good" was their theme.

An early attempt to eliminate Medicare revealed their direction. They demonized government and claimed big business was the solution. Government, it seemed, took away initiatives, whereas the free market provides incentives.

After 30 years these ideas have evolved into today’s insanity.

Now we have the Party of No that supports tax cuts for the rich while denying assistance for the poor.

Also the religious right forgot that Christ dedicated His life to helping the needy, and stated the rich had no place in His Kingdom.

And the last to emerge, the Tea Partiers, convinced themselves that all men are created equal and it is not necessary to help those who cannot help themselves.

Living in fantasy-land might be comforting but it’s insane, and not a way to govern. Also it’s un-American.